Abandoned land drives dangerous heat in Houston, researchers find

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Oct 7, 2025, 1:10 pm184 ptsTrendingTop
On a scorching Texas afternoon, some Houston neighborhoods heat up far faster than others. New research from Texas A&M University shows vacant and abandoned land is a big reason why.

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